Cary Street Food Festival

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The most anticipated food festival of 2026 is taking over Fenton on August 22nd & 23rd, 2026th!

The Cary Street Food Festival is coming to Fenton and taking over the giant outdoor Parking Lot along with inside Sport & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar Cary & AVA Rooftop Bar on August 22nd & 23rd, 2026! This indoor & outdoor weekend celebration will feature the Cary area’s best food trucks and restaurants, with ALL food items priced at $5 or less! This will allow guests to sample a wide range of flavors and options from 20+ vendors!

TICKET OPTIONS & PRICING

ALL THE DETAILS

Come for the food, stay for the fun! Enjoy live entertainment, general vendors, axe throwing, an indoor/outdoor pavilion, mechanical bull riding, a free giant chocolate fountain (VIP exclusive), eating challenges, family-friendly activities, a vendor market, cooking demonstrations, and more!

GUESTS WILL ENJOY:

🍺 First Drink Free (Beer, Seltzers, Mixed Drinks, Soda, or Water)

🌮 Over 20 Food Vendors Offering $5 Food Options

🕺 Interactive Breakdancing Shows

🎶 Live Bands, Acoustic Acts, and DJs

🍹 Full Bars, Beer Tubs, and a Brand-New Mocktail Bar

🌍 Foods From Around the World

🪓 Axe Throwing Trailer

🏀 Full Access to ALL Restaurants & Bars

🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding and PBR-Style Entertainment

🎈 Kids Fun Zone with Art Activities, Face Painting, and Bounce Activities

🎨 Local Art Exhibitions

🛍️ Artisan Vendor Market

🏆 Crazy Eating Contests

🎯 Games and Activities for All Ages

👶 Kids 10 and Under Are Free (No Ticket Required)

TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM & BEVERAGES

All food items will operate on a voucher system. Food vouchers are sold in sheets of 5 for $5. Multiple voucher stations will be located throughout the festival, and vouchers will be accepted as cash at participating restaurants and food trucks, with ALL food items priced at $5 or less.

Drink vouchers may be redeemed for Beer, Wine, Seltzers, Mixed Drinks, Soda, or Water. Additional beverages can be purchased directly from participating bars using cash or credit cards.

Food vouchers are CASH ONLY to ensure the fastest transaction times and shortest wait periods. Multiple ATMs will be available on-site, but guests are encouraged to plan accordingly.

KIDS FUN ZONE & TICKETS

This event is fun for the whole family! Children 10 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket. VIP admission is restricted to guests 21+.

VENDOR INQUIRIES

Interested in joining one of the biggest food festivals of 2026? SIGN UP HERE: https://www.streetfoodfests.com/vendors/

📞 (888) 827-8340

REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY

All tickets purchased for the Cary Street Food Festival are final. We do not issue refunds or exchanges. This is a rain-or-shine indoor and outdoor event.

If the event must be postponed due to government restrictions, acts of God, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond our control, all tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date.

Fenton

201 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC

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Vendors

VENDOR LIST WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE!

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Partners

SPONSOR LIST WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE!

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Want to be a volunteer for this food festival?

Join the Street Food Festival crew!

We need help with setup (day before as well as the morning prior to the event) as well as assistance checking guests in at the gates. The ideal volunteer is outgoing, fun, and is a team-player. You will gain access into the event after your shift as well as food vouchers and a free drink ticket.

Interested? Please click the button below to contact us and we will get right back to you!

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FAQ

How does the food voucher system work?

All food items will work on a voucher system with vouchers sold in sheets of 5 for $5. There will be various voucher stations throughout the festival & all vouchers will be used as cash at participating restaurants & food trucks with ALL food items priced at $5 or less.

Are Kids Free?

Kids 10 & Under are free with a paying adult, and do not need a ticket.

How do the drink tickets work?

Drink vouchers can be redeemed for Beer, Wine, Seltzers, Mixed Drinks, Soda & Water and then purchased at participating bars on a normal cash/credit system. Multiple ATMs will be on site & strongly encourage cash sales at voucher stations.